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EX51 YKF

2001 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

122,622 mi
Last recorded122,622 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Seat Alhambra108,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 YKF
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021 122,622 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexible brake hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexible brake hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats ()

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 28 Oct 2019 121,707 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear metal brake pipe corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats ()

corrosion to rear suspension

corrosion to sills and chassis

engine oil level on minimum

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 13 Nov 2018 120,733 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

rear seats not fitted

sills corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 7 Nov 2018 120,732 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

rear seats not fitted

sills corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 18 May 2017 118,944 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 17 May 2017 118,944 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 17 May 2016 117,644 miles

no rear seats fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2015 115,951 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 19 Nov 2013 114,896 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 3 Dec 2012 113,781 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 3 Dec 2012 113,781 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 14 Dec 2011 110,776 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 13 Dec 2011 110,761 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 May 2010 101,743 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 101,743 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 92,101 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 84,627 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 6 Feb 2008 84,584 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Nov 2006 74,776 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 71,509 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Seat Alhambra?

Based on 690,916 MOT tests across 54,940 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
8,856
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
54,940
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 23,231
position lamp(s) not working 19,188
Brake pipe excessively corroded 17,203
Stop lamp not working 12,864
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 12,359
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EX51 YKF is a 2001 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2001 Seat Alhambra models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 108,908 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Alhambra fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 23,231 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EX51 YKF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Alhambra typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Seat Alhambra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EX51 YKF registered?

EX51 YKF is a 2001 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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